Waiting game

We should hear today on whether or not our second offer on the New England home has been approved. We increased the amount that we offered and even found a rental place for the person that owns the home. We are praying that the offer goes through, but we were smart about it and if it does not go through we have to homes on the back burner. Both homes are in Richardton, one is an art deco style home that has a very large yard, lots of character and would need lots of work. The other home is close to the Abby (where my Grandpa Jim went to school), it's small and kinda boring, but with a little work we could turn it around in two years and make a decent profit on it while we keep searching for a better home to raise our little girl.

Needless to say this trip to Dickinson was somewhat of a success. We stayed with my cousins Scott and Katie Nasset and their two girls Anna Mae(3) and Ruby Jane(1) and what a blast that was. They can relate to the fact that not many of our friends have kids and are still able to go out and have a blast. We were able to hand Angela off to Nana Mimi(my mom) and her great-grandparents so we could enjoy some wonderful homemade wine of Scott and Katie's (Tyler enjoyed his Grain Belt). It was nice to have a few glasses of wine and enjoy some good conversation with adults our age and not have to worry about how Angela is doing.

The rest of the weekend was spent enjoying time with friends and family. Kyle and Heather came down on Saturday for a few hours, and it was so great to see them!! They made the trip just to hang out with us at lunch and then they waited patiently while we filled out paperwork for the houses, and they even came with us as we went grocery shopping. It was a disappointment that we didn't get to hang out with them more, but what time we did spend with them was greatly appreciated. Then on Sunday we traveled back into Dickinson to visit Tyler's Grandpa Ray and Grandma Margie. Angela smiled big for them so they could capture a couple of pictures and we had a short but lovely conversation.

Needless to say, the trip to Dickinson that was supposed to be just work turned into a little pleasure as well, and considering it was Labor Day weekend, it was much needed. We just pray that we don't have to travel again before we move because the toll is definitely showing on Angela's attitude.

You look familiar, have we met?

Angela trying to hold the bottle herself.

Snoozing with Aunt Cheryl.